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Celebrating Independence! How Financially Independent are You?
Hoping everyone had a fun, safe and healthy 4th of July! Along with celebrating our National Independence, how about touching on the importance of becoming financially independent?! There are many reasons that financial independence is crucial to living a balanced, autonomous and functional life. Below, we will explore a couple of those relating to living debt-free and our…
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Women’s History Month: The Status of Equal Pay
March is Women’s History Month, and ICYMI, Equal Pay Day fell on March 12th this year. (That’s 2 days earlier than last year, so..yay, progress?) At this rate, though, it’s been calculated that equal pay might have a chance of being obtained by year 2124, or later. Ugh. Read below for the status of Equal…
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Building Wealth: Recognizing Systemic Barriers to Entry
Last week we addressed a few ways that you might level-up a key piece of your Financial Foundation— your Income. Specifically, we talked about using market research in order to compare what you’re earning against the going rate for your industry, location and experience, as well as some negotiating how-to’s in order to increase your…
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Money & Romance: Post-Divorce
We talked about what to consider before divorce, as well as navigating divorce. Now, let’s touch on a few things to do coming out the other side, in order to move forward with confidence and a financial plan intact! According to statistics, divorce can result with women experiencing a 27% financial decline, while men sometimes actually experience a…
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Money & Romance: Navigating Divorce
We looked at what to keep in mind when considering a divorce, but what if your mind is made up, and/or you’re right in the thick of it? Read below for just a few things to prioritize when it comes to making the best decisions for your finances, and, as always—not legal advice, ever! There are…
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Money & Romance: Considering Divorce
Continuing down the Money & Romance rabbit hole..what are the financial implications to think about when considering a divorce? Since statistics have shown that, post-divorce, women experience a significantly larger decrease in their standard of living than men (thank you, Wage Gap!) it’s important that they advocate for themselves and their financial outcomes wholeheartedly thru…
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Money & Romance: Conflict & Financial Infidelity
Since we know what an emotionally-loaded subject money can be, as it directly tugs on our feelings of safety and survival, it’s no wonder that it’s one of the most common reasons that couples fight, or ultimately, separate and/or divorce. According to a Fidelity Investments study, 44% of couples say they argue about their finances,…
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Women’s History Month: ICYMI Women’s Equal Pay Day This Year was March 14th!
As March comes to a close, so does National Women’s History Month and that means (although it’s never NOT a good time) it’s a good time to take a look at women and money. Specifically, where women are falling behind in regards to wages versus men. ICYMI: Equal Pay Day fell on March 14th this year.…
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Managing Your Money in Love: The Tactical & the Touchy-Feely!
Since both societal convention and Hallmark have told us that “love is in the air” this month, let’s use this time to talk about money in our intimate relationships! We all know that money happens to be one of the top reasons relationships suffer, and also a leading cause of divorce. A study by Personal…
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Recognizing Financial Abuse
October is here which brings with it a topic that does not get nearly enough airtime: National Domestic Violence Awareness month.Let’s touch on a few facts about Domestic Abuse and in particular, Financial Abuse. 1 in 3 women will face Domestic Abuse (it’s 1 in 2 for trans folks) and in 99% of those cases,…
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